The Adamawa State Commissioner for Commerce, Trade, and Industry, Dr. Ishaya John Dabari, has announced that construction on the Yola Town main market will commence within the next 30 days.
In a recent interview, Dr. Dabari outlined the ambitious project, which is being spearheaded by the Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri administration. The new market will comprise 69 lots, including 51 blocks with 16 lock-up shops each, and 12 blocks with 16 open shops each. Additional facilities will include a perimeter fence, a police station, a fire service outpost, and an administrative block.
Dr. Dabari emphasised the Fintiri administration’s commitment to inclusivity, noting that approximately 45 local contractors have been awarded contracts for the project. This initiative aims to empower indigenes of Adamawa State while ensuring the market is completed within nine months.
The development comes in the wake of a devastating fire that destroyed the previous market on 24 April 2024. The Governor has pledged to rebuild a modern facility that will provide a conducive environment for commerce and trade.
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